The inspiring film Wonder is a must see for viewers of all ages. Making approximately $100 million worldwide within the first few weeks of its release, the movie presents marvelous acting as it teaches the audience life lessons while illuminating everyday struggles that people face. 

Wonder is an incredible tribute based off of the well-known book by R.J Palacio. Directed by Stephen Chbosky, the PG-rated film presents a heartfelt life story like no other. 

August Pullman (Jacob Tremblay) lives with Treacher Collins Syndrome – a genetic disorder that causes face distortion. Auggie’s parents – Isabel (Julia Roberts) and Nate (Owen Wilson) – want him to attend public school for the first time. Due to him starting middle school just like any other kid, they don’t see much harm.  

Auggie’s mother takes him to see Mr. Tushman (Mandy Patinkin) – the principal – so he can receive a tour of the school by some of Beecher Prep’s star students – Jack (Noah Jupe), Julian (Bryce Gheisar), and Charlotte (Elle McKinnon). Soon enough, Auggie encounters everyday obstacles at school as he struggles with making new friends, bullying, and facing the overall scary life within middle school, but don’t underestimate him.   

The clarity of the story plays a significant role throughout the film. As it presents the story of a boy and the struggles he faces in the real world, the simple plot makes it easy for the audience to relate. The creators wanted to make this film as realistic as possible to show the hardships that individuals with Treacher Collins Syndrome face.  

On top of the incredible acting, the director split stories between characters and the structure really worked. This gave the audience an insight on what Auggie thought when people stared, how Via felt when she lost her only friend, and on Miranda’s family background. It allowed viewers to have better relationships with each character along with a better understanding of the story.  

Overall, Wonder was an unforgettable film. Aside from being a major tear jerker, I felt really connected to the cast. This film presents a positive message throughout the entire plot; there’s no doubt that it will receive rewards in the near future.